Collard Greens Recipe

Name: Collard Greens Recipe
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 large bunch of collard greens about 3 pounds; 1 pound bacon chopped (smoked bacon is ideal); 1 large white onion chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers chopped - optional (use milder peppers for less heat); 1 pound smoked ham chopped; 4 cloves garlic minced (or more to taste); 12 cups chicken stock 3 quarts; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon honey or use sugar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper to taste I use 1 tsp each; Hot sauce to taste a few dashes will do - use your favorite hot sauce

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Servings: 12

Instructions

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Step 1

Thoroughly rinse and wash the collard greens to remove any grit. Trim the collard greens into ribbons and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the bacon. Cook for 10 minutes, or until they begin to crisp up.

Step 3

Add the onion and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring here and there, until softened.

Step 4

Add the ham and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 5

Stir in the chicken stock, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, chili flakes, salt and pepper, hot sauce, and reserved collard greens.

Step 6

Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until done to your desired tenderness.

Step 7

Serve.

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